Senior Electrical Engineer – Energy

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Location

Tennessee

Posted

3 days ago

Salary

$90K - $173K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree7 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Senior Electrical Engineer – Energy

AtkinsRéalis

• Responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment • Responsible for the overall design and analysis of safety and non-safety related electrical systems for nuclear and commercial projects • Regularly interfaces with the other technical disciplines (mechanical, nuclear, operations, and electrical engineering teams) for electrical design and consultation • Applies extensive knowledge and experience, industry best practices, regulatory guidance, codes and standards, and good engineering judgment to ensure compliance • Performs a variety of engineering calculations using traditional and advanced engineering methods • Generates and reviews wiring diagrams, single line drawings, and control philosophy documents • Specializes in the preparation of design documents and plant modifications • Conducts mentoring, guidance, and quality reviews of the work of junior colleagues when needed • Recommends new equipment, concepts, and techniques to improve performance, simplify design, reduce costs, and correct design flaws. • Supports installation and testing of site systems and components.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required in electrical engineering or related technical or engineering field
  • Minimum of 7 years relevant experience
  • Experience in nuclear industry preferred
  • PE preferred
  • Master’s degree preferred
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Mastered in-depth knowledge and experience required in electrical design
  • Experience leading Electrical system design (e.g., on-site distribution (AC and DC), off-site interfaces (switchyard), grounding and lighting protection, plant lighting systems, battery system design, communications systems, or diesel generators)
  • Growing familiarity with nuclear regulatory guidance (e.g., NUREG-0800 Ch. 8)
  • Experience applying relevant codes and standards (IEEE, IEC, EPRI)
  • Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered.

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • company-paid life
  • short- and long-term disability benefits
  • employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
  • employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • leaves of absences options
  • flexible work options
  • recognition and employee satisfaction programs
  • employee assistance program
  • voluntary benefits

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